RJC Engineers
Canadian Property Management
Drone Technology in Condition Assessments
Remote operated vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, are proving to be an invaluable tool for condition assessments, bringing more scope and detail to the reporting than ever before.
Construction Business
Building a sustainable future for Canada
Canada has set a bold goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 but are we on track to meet these goals.
Canadian Property Management
Prolonging the Life of your Below-Grade Parking Structure
According to Nigel Parker, Principal, Building Science and Restoration at RJC Engineers, the first step to treating cracks is to assess for severity and take prompt action if needed.
Canadian Property Management
Office-to-residential building conversions
While an attractive option, the adaptive re-use of existing commercial office buildings to residential apartments does pose challenges and isn’t financially viable for every vacant property.
Canadian Property Management
Timber Hybrid Building Technology
The Gateway Building at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a stunning example of what can be achieved using innovative building solutions like the CREE Timber Hybrid System.
Canadian Property Management
The ‘Hows’ and ‘Whys’ of Building Construction
Construction engineers play a critical role in the construction process, ensuring the physical structure is built with safety and durability in mind.
Canadian Property Management
Built to Serve and Endure
Given the range of uses community centres fulfill, a lot goes into their planning and design. Often, mass timber plays a central role.
Canadian Property Management
Restoring Heritage Roofs
For heritage building owners, knowing when and how to address an aging roof system begins with having knowledge of the original materials and the best practices used to restore them.
Canadian Property Management
Don’t Let Curveballs Slow Down Construction
As buildings became taller and more complicated, the engagement of trades in the design-assist process is more integral than ever.
Canadian Property Management
Decarbonizing Existing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
Mohammed Fakoor, Associate at RJC Engineers, discusses the importance of decarbonizing existing MURBs on Canada's path to net zero.
Design Quarterly
Indigenous STEM Education fund application open
Applications are open for the third annual ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ education fund award.
Canadian Property Management
When Redevelopment Projects go Awry
Bernardo Garcia Ramirez, Design Engineer with RJC Engineers, shares five tips for getting redevelopment projects back on track after encountering the unexpected.
Canadian Property Management
Keeping Decay at Bay
The traffic deck coating (TDC) used to protect concrete surfaces will deteriorate over time, reducing its ability to effectively do its job.
Design Quarterly
Preserving a Vancouver architectural landmark
The St Andrew's-Wesley United Church is a Vancouver landmark that opened its doors in 1933.
Construction Business
RJC joins largest mass timber seismic testing
RJC is supporting first-of-its-kind seismic testing of the NHERI TallWood Project in California.
Canadian Property Management
Pest Prevention Strategies that Work
Ryan Coles, Principle at RJC Engineers, shares his top pest prevention strategies to protect your property from unwanted critters.
Canadian Property Management
Making the Move to Mass Timber
Canada and the world have begun to embrace mass timber as a preferred construction material for large building projects.